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Borrow tools at MitMachBar in Münster

Borrow tools at MitMachBar in Münster MitMachBar is Münster's library of things and KreativLab inside the main Stadtbücherei at Alter Steinweg 11. Neighbours borrow tools, instruments, everyday helpers, robotics, and sound kit instead of buying items that would sit unused. What you can do - Search MitMachBar or the media group Bibliothek der Dinge in the online catalogue and check availability - Borrow with a valid library card from age 12 (costlier items can have a higher age mark in the catalogue) - Collect and return objects only at the staffed service desks, not at self-checkout or the outdoor return machine How it works Staff fetch the object for you during opening hours of the main library. The loan is 14 days, with up to two extensions if nobody has reserved it. You may hold up to three objects at once. Reservations cost 2 euro. From 1 October 2025 the shorter loan plus extensions is the live rule. Why it matters A shared bay of tools and kits keeps rare-use objects in circulation so households skip one-off purchases.
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Borrow at the MitMachBar service desk in Münster

Borrow at the MitMachBar service desk in Münster The library of things sits in the rear bay on the entrance floor of Stadtbücherei Münster. Staff collect telescopes, tools, and kits from the store when you present a card. What you can do - Ask at the service desk during library hours - Return the same way. Self-checkout and the outdoor machine cannot take these objects How it works Loans follow the MitMachBar rules: age 12+, 14 days, up to two extensions, max three objects, 2 euro to reserve. When & where Recurring. Check the organiser's website for dates. Stadtbücherei, Alter Steinweg 11, 48143 Münster. Monday to Friday 10:00 to 18:00, Saturday 10:00 to 17:00. Why it matters A staffed desk keeps shared tools in working order for the next neighbour. Source & repost Shared here so you can get inspired or find action already happening near you. Solarpunker does not own or organise it. Source: MitMachBar und Bibliothek der Dinge · FAQ. Photo: MitMachBar (telescope).
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Try instruments and tutorials at MitMachBar in Münster

Try instruments and tutorials at MitMachBar in Münster MitMachBar is also a KreativLab: guitars, keyboards, recording kit, and growing tutorials, with workshops planned with VHS and partners. What you can do - Borrow an instrument or sound kit from the same entrance-floor bay - Follow tutorial pages on mitmachbar.de before you pick up a complex device How it works Same card, same desk, same hours as the tool loans. Check the catalogue age mark. Higher-value items can require age 12 plus. When & where Recurring. Check the organiser's website for dates. Stadtbücherei, Alter Steinweg 11, 48143 Münster. Same address as the loan desk. Why it matters Trying an instrument for two weeks is cheaper than buying a hobby you might not keep. Source & repost Shared here so you can get inspired or find action already happening near you. Solarpunker does not own or organise it. Source: MitMachBar. Organiser: Stadtbücherei Münster. Photo: MitMachBar (guitar).
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Get a Biotonne: close the compost loop in Cologne

Get a Biotonne: close the compost loop in Cologne About 40% of what lands in the grey residual bin is compostable organic waste. In Niehl it is burned: costing money, CO₂, and fertile matter that could return to parks and gardens as torffreier Kölner Kompost. What you can do - Ask your landlord for the free brown Biotonne (tenants can use Zero Waste Köln’s postcard template on their project page). - Line the bin with newspaper, keep it in the shade, and skip “compostable” plastic bags: they need industrial conditions Cologne’s plants do not offer. - Buy Kölner Kompost or Blumenerde from AWB/AVG outlets (the Verein advocates more neighbourhood pick-up points). Why it matters Separate bio collection has been mandatory in Germany since 2015, but Cologne households still need to request the bin. Less bio in residual waste can mean a smaller (cheaper) grey bin.
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Walk Cologne with the Zero Waste Schweif

Walk Cologne with the Zero Waste Schweif Grab the Schweif booklet and one to four friends, then wander your Kiez with small tasks that help you spot waste, reuse, and resources in everyday streets. No tour guide: you set the pace. How it works - Pick up a booklet at partner cafés, unverpackt shops, or Zero Waste Köln info stands (hours vary by location). - Work through quizzes and observation prompts designed in Cologne, usable in any urban neighbourhood. - Optional deep-dive facts on the project page after you have tried the riddles yourself. Why it matters Cologne burns roughly 2,000 tonnes of waste every day; the Schweif turns that abstract number into curiosity about what we throw away and what could stay in the loop.
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Swap clothes with Team Tausch in Cologne

Swap clothes with Team Tausch in Cologne Team Tausch runs small and large Kleidertausch events across Cologne. An estimated quarter of wardrobe pieces never get worn; locally, thousands of tonnes of still-wearable textiles are incinerated each year. Swapping keeps joy in fashion without the waste. What happens at a swap - Bring clean, good-condition clothes you no longer wear; take home something new-to-you. - Volunteers help with setup, guest welcome, sorting on racks, and (at larger events) a textile repair corner. - Many evenings end with music and drinks at partner venues such as the Wohngemeinschaft. Join in - Drop in as a visitor: dates are on the event calendar. - Volunteer for a 4-hour shift (no fixed commitment); cafés and community spaces can host new locations. Why it matters Swapping keeps wearable textiles out of incineration and builds neighbourhood joy around fashion without new purchases.
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Rescue deposit glass at street festivals in Cologne

Rescue deposit glass at street festivals in Cologne At parades and mega-events, returnable glass often misses the deposit system. Zero Waste Köln volunteers collect bottles so they reach supermarkets and breweries instead of residual waste or incineration. What you can do - Join parade and festival glass collections, email aktionen@zerowastekoeln.de - Bring gloves and sturdy bags; many collectors focus on plastic, glass needs extra hands Recent impact (from their project stories) - Sülzer Veedelszug 2025: 600 bottles with KG Grüne Rheinfunken (logistics: Gaffel). - Cologne Pride 2025: 6,500 bottles with Rheinfunken, Cradle2Cradle, Zukunft feiern, Grüngürtelrosen, Veedelperlen. - gamescom festival: 120 beer crates of empties with Feiermacher. Why it matters Every bottle returned to Pfand keeps glass in the brewery loop instead of residual waste or street litter after mega-events.
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CologneWed, Jun 10Ended

STADTRADELN: ride for team Zero Waste Köln

STADTRADELN: ride for team Zero Waste Köln STADTRADELN is a city competition: log bike kilometres instead of car trips, 10-30 June 2026 in Cologne. Join the “Zero Waste Köln” team and add your rides to the collective tally. Why join Every kilometre counts: especially trips you would otherwise take by car. The Verein uses the campaign to show visible climate action alongside their waste work. How to sign up Follow links on the organiser’s event page and STADTRADELN Köln. Source & repost Solarpunker reposts this listing. Campaign: Klima-Bündnis / city teams · Promotion: Zero Waste Köln e.V. · Kalender Details checked: 2026-09-19.
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CologneSun, Jun 14Ended

Summer swap at the Wohngemeinschaft in Cologne

Summer swap at the Wohngemeinschaft in Cologne Four dates in 2026 at a favourite swap venue: bring what you no longer wear, browse the rails, stay for music and drinks in Cologne. When & where - Sunday 14 June 2026, 15:00-17:00 CEST - Richard-Wagner-Str. 39, Cologne (Wohngemeinschaft) What to bring Clean, wearable clothing in good condition. No ticket sale: swap logic, not a shop. Source & repost Solarpunker reposts this event listing; Zero Waste Köln e.V. organises it. Event page · Kalender Details checked: 2026-09-19.
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CologneSun, Jul 5Ended

Glass rescue along the Pride parade in Cologne

Glass rescue along the Pride parade in Cologne Zero Waste Köln collects deposit bottles along the CSD parade so they re-enter the Mehrweg system instead of street-side residual bins. When & where - Sunday 5 July 2026 (all-day along the CSD parade route) - Cologne city centre, exact meeting point still being planned (map pin approximate) How to join Email aktionen@zerowastekoeln.de to get updates. Whether volunteers walk in the parade or run a static collection point is still being decided: either way, expect a high-energy, high-impact day. Source & repost Solarpunker reposts this event listing. Event page · Kalender · Organiser: Zero Waste Köln e.V. Details checked: 2026-09-19.
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CologneTue, Jul 14Ended

Sew your own market bags at IGLU in Cologne

Sew your own market bags at IGLU in Cologne Turn old textiles into drawstring produce bags or waxed bread pouches: skills you can use at any unverpackt shop in Cologne. When & where - Tuesday 14 July 2026, 18:00-20:00 CEST - IGLU, Sudermanplatz 1, 50670 Cologne (Agnesviertel) Practical info - €5 contribution - Register: aktionen@zerowastekoeln.de - Fabric available on site; bring a favourite scrap if you like Source & repost Solarpunker reposts this event listing. Event page · Kalender · Organiser: Zero Waste Köln e.V. Details checked: 2026-09-19.
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